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Airports / India / IDR
Large airport · IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport.
Indore, India · 1,850 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
14,342 ratings
0
Operators based
1,850
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Indore, IndiaELEV 1,850 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
14,342
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,850
Field elevation
feet above sea level
91
Nearest alternate
nm to BHO
Field standing
#31 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 14342 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
91 nm
To the nearest alternate
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO).
Overview
Located in Indore, India, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (VAID / IDR) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,850 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list IDR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO, 91 nm), Akola Airport (AKD, 140 nm), and Vadodara International Airport (BDQ, 145 nm). The field has a single 9,035-foot unpaved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to turboprops.
Trip costs from IDR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IDR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean washrooms, proper sign boards, and overall maintenance make the environment pleasant and traveler friendly.”
Pranil Singh5★ on Google
5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean washrooms, proper sign boards, and overall maintenance make the environment pleasant and traveler friendly.”
Pranil Singh5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VAID
IATA
IDR
FAA / Local
VAID
Elevation
1,850 ft
Coordinates
22.7214° N · 75.8005° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 1,850 ft, IDR sits higher than 81% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,035 ft
- 07/259,035 ft × 148 ftOtherLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest runway 9,035 ft
IDR's 9,035 ft runway typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 91nmBHORaja Bhoj International AirportBhopal
- 140nmAKDAkola AirportAkola
- 145nmBDQVadodara International AirportVadodara
- 146nmKTUKota AirportKota
- 155nmUDRMaharana Pratap AirportUdaipur
- 157nmAVRAmravati AirportAmravati
Location
Open the full mapVAID · Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport · Indore, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IDR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,306 nm | 12h 44m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,482 nm | 15h 28m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,489 nm | 15h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,636 nm | 15h 50m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,700 nm | 15h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,809 nm | 16h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,811 nm | 16h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,819 nm | 16h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IDR?
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport's longest runway is 9,035 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to turboprops. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IDR?
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,035 ft and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IDR?
- The closest alternate is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 91 nm away, followed by Akola Airport (AKD) at 140 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IDR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 44m (5,306 nm), Seattle about 15h 28m (6,482 nm), Boston about 15h 29m (6,489 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.